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A Meal of Abundance
a sermon based on John 6:1-23 Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. What is your satisfaction rating? Mick Jagger tells us that he can’t get no …
Blinded by the Light
a sermon for the transfiguration, based on Mark 9:2-10 May the Word of God be spoken; may the Word of God be heard; may the Word of God be done. Amen. Every year, we finish this short season of Ordinary Time with a day honoring the story we call the transfiguration. The synoptic gospels—that is, …
Moses: THE Man of God
a sermon based on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 and Psalm 90 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. The reading for today marks the end of an era for the Israelites. Immediately after the death of Moses, Joshua of …
The Big Ten
a sermon based on Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. The Old Testament reading for today looks pretty choppy: we read verses 1-4 and 7-9 and 12-20. At first glance we seem …
Streams of Mercy, Never Ceasing
A sermon based on Exodus 16:2-15 on the occasion of an infant baptism May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. The Israelites have been wandering through the wilderness, following Moses and Aaron, and guided a …
Waitin’ for the Mornin’
The sermon title is the title of the anthem, “Waitin’ for the Mornin’” by Pepper Choplin (See endnote) A sermon based on Exodus 14:19-31 May the words of my mouth and the mediations of all of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. When last we saw …
The Brawl: Thirsting in the Wilderness
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. So, how long has it been since you’ve spent any time in the wilderness? Do you remember the last time you were there? What images do these questions …
You Say You Want a Revelation?
A sermon based on Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9 Open our eyes, O God to recognize the times you reveal yourself to us; Open our ears, O God, to recognize your voice when you call to us; Open our hearts, O God, to trust that you are with us when you call us to follow …
Choose Life
A sermon based on Matthew 5:21-34 and Deuteronomy 30:15-20 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Moses and Jesus and the psalmist are all focused on the importance of keeping the laws and ordinances and …
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